Product Reviews

My honest opinions and experiences with products across various categories

Patagonia Better Sweater Clothing

Patagonia Better Sweater

4.5/5

The perfect mid-layer for spring hikes and fall evenings. Sustainably made and impressively durable, though it can get a bit warm for indoor use.

Feb 2024 $139
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AllBirds Merino Runners Clothing

AllBirds Merino Runners

4.0/5

Incredibly comfortable for all-day wear and temperature regulating. Great for travel, though not ideal for intense workouts or rainy conditions.

Jan 2024 $95
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Peak Design Everyday Backpack Accessories

Peak Design Everyday Backpack

4.5/5

A photographer's dream with unmatched organization. Weatherproof, expandable, and thoughtfully designed with quick access points. Worth the investment.

Mar 2024 $259
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Bellroy Hide & Seek Wallet Accessories

Bellroy Hide & Seek Wallet

5.0/5

The perfect slim wallet with clever hidden compartments. Premium leather that ages beautifully, and smart organization for daily essentials.

Feb 2024 $89
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 Gadgets

Apple AirPods Pro 2

4.5/5

The noise cancellation is mind-blowing for their size, and the transparency mode feels natural. Battery life improved over previous gen, but case scratches easily.

Mar 2024 $249
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Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen Gadgets

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

5.0/5

The perfect e-reader with warm lighting, waterproofing, and weeks of battery life. The larger screen and USB-C charging make it worth upgrading from older models.

Feb 2024 $139
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Gadgets

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones

4.8/5

Class-leading noise cancellation with incredible sound quality. The comfort for long sessions is unmatched, though the new design doesn't fold as compactly.

Jan 2024 $399
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Sony A7IV Camera Media Gear

Sony A7IV Camera

4.7/5

A near-perfect hybrid shooter with beautiful 33MP stills and 4K60 video. The autofocus is mind-blowing, though the menu system still has a learning curve.

Mar 2024 $2,499
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Rode VideoMic Pro+ Media Gear

Rode VideoMic Pro+

5.0/5

The gold standard for on-camera microphones. Incredible audio quality, smart features like auto power-on, and the Rycote suspension is remarkably effective.

Feb 2024 $299
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Oura Ring Gen 3 Others

Oura Ring Gen 3

4.0/5

The most unobtrusive health tracker with excellent sleep analysis. Battery life is solid at 5-7 days, though the subscription model is disappointing.

Jan 2024 $299 + subscription
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Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle Others

Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle

4.5/5

A beautiful electric kettle with precise temperature control and a gorgeous pour. Perfect for pour-over coffee enthusiasts, though the price is premium.

Dec 2023 $165
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Recommended Gear

Equipment and products I personally use and recommend

Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Editor's Choice

Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket

My go-to packable jacket for travel and unpredictable weather. Surprisingly warm for how lightweight it is.

Ultra lightweight (11oz) Packs into its own pocket Fair Trade Certified sewn
Aer Travel Pack 3
Best Value

Aer Travel Pack 3

The perfect one-bag travel backpack with incredible organization, comfort, and durability.

35L capacity Laptop compartment (16") Weatherproof materials
Apple MacBook Pro M2
Premium Pick

MacBook Pro M2 Pro

My primary workhorse for coding, content creation, and everything in between. Amazing battery life and performance.

14" Liquid Retina XDR display 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD storage
Zhiyun Crane M3
Great Value

Zhiyun Crane M3 Gimbal

Compact yet powerful 3-axis gimbal that handles smartphones to mirrorless cameras with ease.

Built-in fill light Wireless image transmission 1.4kg payload capacity
Ember Temperature Control Mug

Ember Smart Mug

Keeps your coffee or tea at the perfect temperature from the first sip to the last drop.

80 minutes battery life App temperature control Auto sleep mode